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- TOYLAND 1.1 README FILE
- =======================
- ****************
- ** BASIC INFO **
- ****************
-
- This file has some basic information on Toyland. For more information
- read the online help of the game.
-
- Toyland comes in one version which has both hicolor and 256 color
- support. The game determines your system's color depth at startup.
- This can be overridden - see the online help of the game for more
- information.
-
- You can use MMOS/2 to play Toyland but don't require it.
-
- This package has the game in the "Merlin" (Warp 4) enhanced version (1.1)
-
- ***************
- ** ATTENTION **
- ***************
- There is a known problem with MMOS/2. It seems that all MMOS/2 problems
- are specific driver problems. If you happen to have problems with your
- sound please report them to me AND post them in the comp.os.os2 newsgroups -
- so the people who make the drivers learn about the problems. To make reports
- easier for you - and better to handle for me this package includes a
- SOUNDBUG.TXT. Please use that form to report your problem.
- Known problems include:
- - sound drop out on AWE 32 - even with the latest drivers from CL
- - sound doesn't play at all while music does play on certain cards.
- - MIDI device is not resetted properly so some songs might mess up
- other songs.
-
- Later this year I will change the way the sound is produced using DART and
- probably RTMIDI. However I will wait at least 3 months to make sure as
- many people as possible do have Warp 4.
-
- ******************
- ** QUICKINSTALL **
- ******************
-
- You can simply unzip the file to a directory of your choice and start by
- creating a program object or typing *toyland* in an OS/2 command window.
-
- If you prefer to install the game run "install.cmd" from the command line.
- This will install Toyland to a different location, create a WPS folder
- with the program in it. Since Toyland uses the standard IBM installer you
- can simply remove Toyland by rerunning the program. If you install future
- versions you can use the update function of Toyland.
-
- If you use the installer you have to install these components:
- - Toyland Executables
- - Levels
- - ANY graphics (Hicolor or 256 color) package
-
- The other packages are optional:
- - Online Help is strongly recommended
- - Text Files are also recommended
- - Sound has the sound and music files
-
- If you create a program object make sure to set the path in the settings
- order - otherwise Toyland will not find the data.
-
- The files:
- readme.1st this file
- readme.doc Copyright, Installation, etc.
- Toyland.exe The executable
- Toyland.hlp The help pages
- Toyland.ini Ini-file (will be created at first startup)
- Graphics\ Graphics libraries
- Sound\ Sound libraries (wav files)
- Music\ Music (midi songs)
- Install\ Installer files
- Data\ Level data. Player data will be created here, too.
-
- Feel free to use and copy this version of the game as long as you give all
- of the files in the original form!
-
- ******************
- ** REGISTRATION **
- ******************
-
- If you like the game and would like to register, see "register.doc" or
- the online help.
-
- Please use the phone numbers from BMT Micro only to order the game. They
- are no support lines. Contact me directly for support.
-
- *************
- ** SUPPORT **
- *************
-
- If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions you can always contact
- me at:
- toyland@teamos2.org and
- menge@rrz.uni-koeln.de
-
- I will help you as soon as possible. Usually you will receive an answer
- within 48 hours.
-
- Of course you can also subscribe to then Toyland Mailing List - many members
- of the list have played Toyland for a long time and may know some features
- even better than me. See the online help for more information on how to
- join the mailing list.
-
- Another source is the newsnet group comp.os.os2.games. Many OS/2 gamers
- read this group frequently - and so do I.
-
- If you are not connected to the internet you are free to contact me via
- snail mail. See the online help for my address.
-
- ******************
- ** NEW VERSIONS **
- ******************
-
- Toyland will be continued. There will be more levels, features, states,
- etc. You can always get the latest information from my webpages:
- http://www.teamos2.org/toyland/ (America)
- http://www.uni-koeln.de/~a0085/Toyland/ (Europe)
-
- The official Toyland ftp site is:
- ftp://ftp.teamos2.org/pub/shareware/toyland
- You will always find the latest version there. Beta versions are
- only available there - however be careful with those versions. Beta
- versions are always named X.XX while public versions are named X.X
-
-
-
- Please report any problem to me at:
-
- toyland@teamos2.org or menge@rrz.uni-koeln.de
-
- If you like the game - spread the word :-)
-
-